Drag link to tie rod

[harleytoprock]

My drag link was rubbing the tie rod because the leaf spring was sagging. With the ride height corrected, won't the rods now hit each other when going over a big bump? Thanks

[burner31]

I should think not, but I'm no expert.
How did you correct the height?
A pic of the area many help.

[Y-Blockhead]

If they're hitting check your tie rod. The only time mine hit was when I had a bent tie rod.

[ian Simpson]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

If they're hitting check your tie rod. The only time mine hit was when I had a bent tie rod.

Same here, just threw out my bent tie rod.

[burner31]

Ian:
I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

[ian Simpson]

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Originally Posted by burner31

Ian:
I'll show you mine if you show me yours.

Oh, you meant the 57 Chev.

[burner31]

Ian:
Very sweet car.
Sometimes I find myself torn between which to drive. The A, or the '57.
Guess it depends on my mood.
But since I got the Model A running I find myself making excuses just to drive it.
But I still love my Chevy.

[jw hash]

I have had a couple Model A`s in here that the left steering was bent just a little bit, making the drag link and tie rod rub on each other. I just bent the steering a little and that did the trick.

[pat in Santa Cruz]

if you put a shortened pittman arm on, not only will it steer more easily, but the tie rod and drag link will be further apart

[burner31]

Shorting the pitman, I understand will improve the steering, but what types, if any, adjustments are needed?
Steering wheel centering?
Tie rod adjustments?
Toe in/out?
Anything?

[2manycars]

I have shortened pitman arms on 2 cars, and did not neet to make any adjustments at all. Steering wheel is where it always was, tie rod is not effected by drag link.

[ian Simpson]

I put a shorter pitman arm earlier this fall. Helped make the steering much easier on my arthritic hands. No adjustment needed, however, checking through all the associated components I have replaced the tie rod, tie rod ends, and all the little parts to replace damaged, missing and worn bits. The only original part from the steering box forward is the drag link which has new internals and grease nipples!

[burner31]

I've seen the short pitman, and gave it a passing thought, now that it appears it's all a plus, meaning no adjustments/changes/disadvantages.
It seems a no brainer.
I'll put this on my "todo" list for this winter, doing the steering box and new tie rod innards this winter anyway.
Thanks all.

[Fullraceflathead]

I have a short pitman arm on my '28. There is a drawback but It's not all that bad in my opinion. the 7 tooth steering box will turn a little bit less turning to the left.